"irrevocable resignation" as Speaker through a Facebook live stream, as 186 representatives formally ratified Velasco's election as the new Speaker in the Batasang Pambansa during the start of their special session. On November 18, Velasco was appointed by the House as legislative caretaker of Cebu City's 1st district after the death of representative Raul del Mar two days earlier. References External links 1977 births 21st-century Filipino lawyers Lakas–CMD politicians Living people PDP–Laban politicians Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Marinduque Speakers of the House of Representatives of the Philippines National Unity Party (Philippines) politicians People from Marinduque De La Salle University alumni University of Santo Tomas alumni